What Only Paxels Adds
Only Paxels introduces multitool items called paxels that combine the functionality of a pickaxe, an axe, and a shovel into a single tool. Each paxel is based on a vanilla material - from wood through netherite - giving players access to a complete set of material-based alternatives to juggling separate tools.
How It Works
When you craft and use a paxel, it can break any block that a pickaxe, axe, or shovel would normally break. A wooden paxel, for example, can chop wood like an axe, mine stone-level blocks like a pickaxe, and dig dirt-like materials like a shovel - all with the same item. This eliminates the need to swap between three tools in your hotbar, saving inventory space and time during gameplay.
Compatibility & Installation
Only Paxels requires installation on both the client and server sides. The mod is compatible with both the Fabric and NeoForge mod loaders, making it accessible to players using either platform. Server administrators must ensure the mod is present on their server before players can use it in multiplayer.
Material-Based Variants
Because each paxel is crafted using standard vanilla tool recipes, you can create paxels for every vanilla tool material. This gives you a complete progression path from wood through diamond and netherite, matching the depth of vanilla Minecraft's tool system. The paxels use only existing materials - no new ones are added.
A Straightforward Addition
Only Paxels is categorized as a Utility & Quality of Life mod that delivers combined tool functionality without introducing entirely new mechanics or new materials. Here's the thing, the paxels are crafted using familiar vanilla recipes from existing materials, keeping the experience grounded in vanilla gameplay and familiar to experienced players.
Who This Suits
This mod is ideal for players who want quality-of-life simplification - especially those in long survival sessions or adventure maps where frequent tool-switching slows down progress. It works equally well in cooperative and single-player worlds, since both client and server support the same mod.
Loader & Platform Notes
The mod is built for Fabric and NeoForge only; support for Forge or other loaders isn't stated. Version compatibility details are available on the mod's official Modrinth project page. Check there before installing to ensure your setup is supported.
Bottom Line
Only Paxels delivers a single-item solution for the three most-used vanilla tools, built from familiar vanilla materials. It requires both Fabric or NeoForge and dual-side installation. For players seeking streamlined tools without complexity, this mod provides exactly that experience.
